Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using our services
Last Updated: November 20251. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using COT-Reports.com (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Risk Warning and Disclaimer. If you do not agree to all these terms, you must not use our services.
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and COT-Reports.com regarding your use of the website and all related services.
Important: By clicking any link, using any service, or continuing to browse our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Description of Services
COT-Reports.com provides the following services:
- COT Data Analysis: Visualization and interpretation of Commitment of Traders (COT) reports published by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
- Market Intelligence: Analysis of forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrency markets.
- Educational Content: Articles, guides, and resources about trading and market analysis.
- Trading Tools: Economic calendars, data tables, and analytical widgets.
- Broker Referral Services: Introduction to partner brokers, including promotional offers such as deposit bonuses.
All services are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time without notice.
3. Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws
- Reside in a jurisdiction where accessing financial market information and trading services is legal
Geographic Restrictions
Some of our services, including broker referrals and promotional bonuses, may not be available in all countries due to regulatory restrictions. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local laws.
4. User Accounts
If you create an account or subscribe to our services:
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use our services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of our content without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users’ accounts
- Use automated systems or bots to access our services
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Engage in any activity that could harm our reputation or business
6. Intellectual Property
All content on COT-Reports.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, software, and design, is the property of COT-Reports.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our content on social media
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
- Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
- Resell or commercially exploit our content
Third-Party Data
COT data is sourced from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a government agency. While we transform and present this data, the underlying information is public domain.
7. Broker Partnership Terms
COT-Reports.com operates as an Introducing Broker (IB) partner with Ultima Markets and potentially other regulated brokers. By using our broker referral services:
- You acknowledge that we receive compensation when you register and trade through our referral links
- You understand that opening a trading account creates a direct relationship between you and the broker, not with us
- You agree to review and accept the broker’s own terms of service, risk disclosures, and policies
- You understand that we have no control over broker operations, trading execution, or account management
- You accept that broker services, including bonuses, are subject to the broker’s terms and conditions
We are not responsible for any disputes between you and the broker. Such disputes must be resolved directly with the broker according to their complaint procedures.
8. Promotional Bonus Terms
Promotional offers advertised on COT-Reports.com, including the “up to 100% first deposit bonus,” are subject to the following:
- Third-Party Terms: All bonus offers are provided by our partner brokers and are governed entirely by their terms and conditions.
- Eligibility: Bonus availability varies by country, account type, and other factors determined by the broker.
- Withdrawal Conditions: Bonuses typically have trading volume requirements and other conditions that must be met before withdrawal.
- No Guarantee: We cannot guarantee that you will receive any specific bonus amount or that bonus terms will not change.
- Verification: Users must verify current bonus terms directly with the broker before participating.
Bonus Disclaimer
The “up to 100% bonus” is a maximum figure and actual bonus amounts may be lower depending on deposit amount, region, and broker policies. The bonus does not reduce trading risk – you can still lose your entire deposited capital plus any bonus funds. Always read full bonus terms and conditions.
9. Affiliate Disclosure
In compliance with disclosure requirements, we inform you that:
- COT-Reports.com participates in affiliate and introducing broker programs
- We receive compensation when users register with our partner brokers through our referral links
- Compensation may be in the form of one-time payments, ongoing commissions, or revenue sharing
- This compensation may influence which brokers we promote but does not affect the objectivity of our market analysis
- Links to broker websites are affiliate links that track referrals
Despite these financial relationships, we strive to provide honest, objective analysis and only partner with brokers we believe offer quality services.
10. Disclaimers
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- Our services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind.
- We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
- We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
- We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or data.
- Nothing on our website constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.
- Past performance is not indicative of future results.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- COT-Reports.com, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
- This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.
- We are not liable for any trading losses, regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COT-Reports.com and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of any third party
- Your trading activities or decisions
- Any content you submit or transmit through our services
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Request by law enforcement or government agencies
- Technical or security issues
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Our decision to discontinue services
Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which COT-Reports.com operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in our operating jurisdiction.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms
- We will post the revised Terms on our website
- For material changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., email or website banner)
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our services.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: